Putting On Your Game Face with DeVentri Jordan

A good quote says faith and determination are the cornerstones of overcoming adversity. When we trust in God’s plan and remain steadfast in our pursuit, remarkable things can happen. Many of us have faced moments in life where adversity seemed insurmountable. It could be a career setback, the loss of a loved one, or a sudden change in circumstances that caused difficulty.  Unfortunately, during these weakening situations, we often question our capabilities and lose sight of our goals and purpose. However, we must realize that challenges shouldn’t be seen as a reason to give up; but rather, an opportunity to dig deep within ourselves and tap into the wellspring of faith and determination.

 

Sometimes, we need to encounter troubles and reach rock bottom to realize the imperfections behind the plans we make for ourselves.  Instead, we should focus on who’s going to be there for us. Indeed, it’s in the process of refinement that we realize we can never entirely succeed on our own.  We need people who can lend a helping hand or offer guidance so we can stay on the path to grow. Finally, we must let our life’s challenges become a catalyst for the redirection of plans, realignment of our visions, and the rekindling of our faith in the Almighty, who controls everything.

 

DeVentri Jordan is a husband, father, committed follower of Christ, and the founder and national director of the Game Face Training program. DeVentri has worked with professional and collegiate athletes in various sports for years, specializing in workouts that build athleticism. With his experience, Jordan partnered with LifeTime and created Game Face Training in 2012 and has since trained hundreds of college D1 players, thousands of top high school talents, and incredible pro athletes in his comprehensive sports training methodology, including strength and conditioning, nutrition, recovery, and rehabilitation offerings.

 

In this episode with DeVentri Jordan, we will learn about the journey of a man who made an impactful contribution to sports and took a leap of faith to follow the path that God has prepared for him. Through faith and determination, he rebounded and found purpose in helping others excel in sports and life. The conversation also touches on the importance of financial responsibility, the value of education and self-improvement, and the need for athletes to focus on their mental and physical well-being. Tune in as we discover another inspiring story of resilience, purpose, and faith in God.

 

“Being evicted and going to the bottom of my life was a reflection point of my faith in God because I never lost faith even going through that.” – DeVentri Jordan

 

Topics Covered:

(00:00:43) Introducing our special guest, DeVentri Jordan.

(00:02:30) DeVentri’s journey into performance coaching

(00:04:05) How DeVentri lost a significant opportunity early in his career

(00:07:07) Building it back up from nothing

(00:09:00) Faith in God

(00:10:40) How does DeVentri’s unfavorable situation shift his vision?

(00:11:58) Invest in you.

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(00:15:42) The aim of a comprehensive athlete care under one roof

(00:18:04) Athletes can succeed beyond their playing career.

(00:20:16) We can break generational curses.

(00:21:04) Final TimeOut with DeVentri: What is Game Face Training?

(00:21:40) Connect with DeVentri Jordan

 

Key Takeaways: 

 

“Speaking from a position where I got nothing, I don’t know what I’m gonna do in my life next, and it’s horrible.” – DeVentri Jordan

 

“Sometimes when you wear so many hats, you drop the ball in a lot of places.” – DeVentri Jordan

 

“We have to get to a place of owning only what we have and not living beyond our means.” – DeVentri Jordan

 

“There is more than being a professional athlete. You could still be around sports and be involved in the sporting industry and not have to be the guy on the field.” – Dr. Derrick Burgess

 

“Just because you were raised in a house with no mother and no father doesn’t mean that you can’t be married and do it the right way.” – DeVentri Jordan

 

Connect with DeVentri Jordan:

Website: https://gamefacetraining.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/deventrijordan/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gamefacetraining/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/gamefacetr

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deventri-jordan-07482061/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@gamefacetraining/

 

Connect with Dr. Derrick Burgess:

Website: https://www.drderrickthesportsdr.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drderrickthesportsdr/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TimeOut.SportsDr

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/derrick-burgess-72047b246/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHGDu1zT4K_X6PnYELu8weg

Email: thesportsdoctr@gmail.com

 

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